Chapter 433

Every year, Elmsworth held a widely anticipated horse racing event.

The aristocratic families would converge at the racecourse, exuding an atmosphere of camaraderie but underneath, it’s a battlefield of strategy and cunning.

Meanwhile, this event also served as a rare opportunity for the wealthy elites to mingle and network.

Many major projects across Elmsworth, even the entire country, have been sealed with a handshake right at the horse races. Hence, many people would do anything to secure a ticket to the event, hoping to climb the ladder of success.

Ever since Frederic forbade Glynnis from attending the event, she was furious, so much so that she developed blisters in her mouth from the stress, causing her to lose her appetite.

She couldn’t understand why Frederic would punish her so harshly for merely scolding a few servants.

Could it be that her fall from grace was tied to Elspeth’s own downfall?.

Men! They’re all heartless brutes!

Now, she could only hope that Jareth would discard Marilla like a used rag once he’s done with her.

When that happens, she would spread the word in their circle, letting everyone know Marilla was nothing more than a plaything for Jareth.

The door knocked, interrupting her thoughts.

“Glynnis, the lady requests your presence.”

Glynnis walked in to see Elspeth with a look of resentment.

“mom, I’m here.”

As she entered, she was met with a peculiar smell, quite unpleasant.

“mom, what are you doing? What is this smell?“:

Glynnis scrunched up her nose as she made her way towards the bedroom.

Upon opening the slightly ajar door, she was taken aback.

She saw Elspeth, wearing a crumpled nightgown, kneeling on the floor, fervently wiping a yellowish puddle on the floor.

“Mom, what is it?”

Elspeth cut her off harshly, “Who gave you permission to just walk in?! Can’t you knock?!”

–“Mom, you asked–for me.”

Glynnis trailed off her eyes wide in realization. “Mom! You didn’t?”

Before she could finish her sentence, Elspeth interrupted again, “Don’t you dare say a word, do you hear me?!”

Glynnis nodded fervently.

need to stop

is just out to harm you! Look at the state you’re in! If this continues, your health is going to decline! You’ve worked so hard to win father’s affection, to stand

once, Glynnis spoke sensibly, showing a genuine concern.

“I know. I want to quit, but I

never used the drug, but she could understand the

Elspeth suddenly

arranged for someone to do it, but I haven’t received any news yet. I think

in anger. “Useless! All of

found someone willing to do our bidding is already an achievement. He’s limited in his actions inside. So please

can I wait! As long as Ward is alive, I can’t sleep or eat in peace!”

probably trying to pry his mouth open to

stakes but didn’t have a

was a knock at the door, startling

the living room and asked through

ma’am.” Dennis’s voice came through.

hardened as she cracked the door open and peered at

respectfully, “Ma’am, Mr. Abernathy sent me to deliver a message. He would like you to accompany him to the horse racing event

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with him?! He’s not ignoring me anymore?!” Elspeth flung the door open wide, her voice trembling

attended by you and Mr.

good! I will definitely attend, I

overjoyed, on the verge

being cooped up, she was finally getting her freedom. Did this mean that Frederic was no

Without her medication; she had no control over her bladder. She never knew

in public, at the horse races no less,

if she didn’t go, she would be disrespecting Frederic, which was

her options. “Mom, are

can I do, Glynnis? I’m in such a mess!” Elspeth admitted, sinking to the

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without that stuff, I even can’t sleep. My mind is a mess, and I’m always hearing things. It’s driving me crazy!” Hallucinations. She was starting to see things.

took the medication Dr. Victor provided, all

that, she felt rejuvenated and

was dependent on the medication. She really couldn’t

a solution,” Glynnis whispered in her ear.

Elspeth was,mortified at the

to mend her relationship with Frederic was rare. She had to

guess that’s the only

There were other adults who wore them, and as long as

favor?” Glynnis asked,

luck, Glynnis,” Elspeth scolded, feeling like her daughter was crossing boundaries.

“Mom, listen!”

exaggerated story of how she had been banned from the horse races after Frederic caught her berating a

you. And there will be plenty of eligible bachelors there. Don’t you want

“Alright, I’ll try to convince your father to let you

the best, Mom!” Glynnis hugged Elspeth, a wicked glint in her eyes.

decided to go

of the mirror in her robe while Thaddeus stood behind her, gently drying

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